Research and Enterprise Coordinator Ref 21734
School: School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences / Professional Services.
Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent.
Reference: 21734
Salary: Starting at £28,759 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Placed on: 03 October 2023.
Closing date: 27 October 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Job description
Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for research support, team leadership and the ambition to deliver exceptional service?
The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences are seeking an energetic and well organised individual to join the team and lead our support of high-quality research activity.
This is an rare opportunity to join a busy, friendly, and lively team of Professional Services staff, who are vital to the smooth running of this growing school. You will join us during an exciting period of transition, and we will explore with you the opportunities this can afford.
Research activity in the school is high and you will work with faculty who are making significant and world leading contributions to science. The school works across several strategic research areas, including exciting collaborations within school research groups, the university and externally with academic, institutional, and commercial partners.
You will be eager to help and committed to continuous improvement. The role benefits from a varied and interesting array of tasks, and uniquely allows the post holder to interact with a wide range of colleagues, academics, and research students.
A scientific qualification or background is not a requirement for this post; we are a team with varied backgrounds, interests, education, and experiences.
Please contact Sinead Rance s.rance@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
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The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.